Syllis variegata Grube, 1860

Syllis variegata Grube, 1860: 85, 86.— San Martín, 2003: 351 –354, figs 190, 191. Typosyllis variegata — Licher, 1999: 101 –108, fig. 49.

Material examined. 1 spec. ZMA V.Pol. 2019.03 (as Syllis variegata), Indonesia, Sulawesi, Binongka, W coast, anchorage off Pasir Pandjang, townet, dredge, coral sand, 278 m, Siboga Expedition, Sta. 220, 1/3 Nov.

1899; 1 spec. ZMA V.Pol. 2042 (as Syllis variegata), Indonesia, Paternoster Isl., Sailus Ketjil, dredge, coral and coral sand, up to 27 m, Siboga Expedition, Sta. 37, 30/ 31 March 1899; 1 spec. ZMA V.Pol. 1986.03 (as Syllis brachychaeta), Indonesia, anchorage North of Salomakiëe (Damar-) Isl., dredge, townet, reef exploration, corals, down to 45 m, Siboga Expedition, Sta. 144, 7/ 9 Aug. 1899; 1 spec. ZMA V.Pol. 2227.02 (as Syllis brachychaeta), Indonesia, Paternóster Isl., Sailus Ketjil, dredge, coral and coral sand, down to 27 m, Siboga Expedition, Sta. 37, 30/ 31 March 1899.

Remarks. Except for the typical colour pattern, the specimens agree well with the previous descriptions. However, more than 100 years in alcohol may have caused the loss of pigmentation.

Distribution. Apparently cosmopolitan in warm seas.